Goods should originate from a geographical area and have outstanding qualities specific to that area

Time to Act

Before Disclosure

Before disclosure of the invention to public

Anytime but must register before lawsuit

Upon intent to use or use actual

Upon creation and before disclosure

Upon intent to use or actual use

Registration

No registration

Controller of Patents

Indian Copyright Office

Registrar of Trademarks

Controller of Designs

Registrar of Geographical Indications

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